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Electoral College
The founding fathers created the electoral college which essentially means that the people do not elect the president directly; rather the electoral college does -
First Constitutional Right to Vote
This passage in the U.S Constitution allowed white male property owners (over the age of 21) the right to vote -
Women's Suffrage
Women like Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Stanton as well as many others begin to petition the right for women to vote. -
15th Amendment
This stated that all men aged 21 and older were guaranteed the right to vote, regardless of race or ethnic background. -
19th Amendment
Women ages 21 and older are allowed to vote. -
19th Amendement Ratification
The 19th amendment was ratified! Women are finally given the right to vote! -
24th Amendment
This made it illegal for states to charge a Poll Tax to voters. -
The Voting Rights Act Signed
Lyndon Johnson signed the act in the 15th amendment making it illegal to use complicated ballot instructions or enforce literacy tests for voting. -
Voting Age Lowered
In the 16th amendment, the voting age across the U.S was lowered to 18. -
The Voting Rights Act Extended
This extended the right to vote to those who are not able to read or write, as well as those who are not fluent in English. -
Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act
This ensured that those who are elderly or disabled have access to handicap accessible polling places. -
Today
More than 159 million citizens voted in the 2020 presidential election.